Side by side
Manduka GRP vs Manduka PRO
Manduka GRP
11 positive (85%) · 1 mixed (8%) · 1 negative (8%)
Trust + time weighted: +82%
Top excerpts
my manduka GRP was such a great investment and has done me right for two years now.
Manduka GRP has been fantastic for me and my grip. It has plenty of padding (for me) and has held up great in all of my heated classes, and I sweat *a lot*.
The Manduka GRP on the other hand. It a fantastic mat! It’s 5mm thick, which might be the same that Liforme boasts, but does have a nice amount of squish to it, without being actually squishy. It’s also like half the price, and will last longer than your Liforme mats.
I like the manduka GRP. Lasted so much longer than liforme.
the GRP is the closest thing to a Liforme mat on the market (for half the price)
Manduka PRO
35 positive (83%) · 2 mixed (5%) · 5 negative (12%)
Trust + time weighted: +70%
AI summary — not a quote
The Manduka PRO is widely regarded as a 'buy it for life' yoga mat, with users frequently reporting 10 to 15 years of regular use while maintaining its condition. However, it is highly polarizing due to its surface texture; while many praise its support and long-term feel, a significant number of users find it dangerously slippery, especially before a lengthy break-in period or when exposed to sweat.
Pros
- Exceptional durability with many users reporting over a decade of use.
- Provides firm, high-quality support suitable for various yoga styles and heavier bodies.
- Latex-free construction.
- Easy to clean and maintains its aesthetic appearance over years of practice.
Cons
- Notorious for being extremely slippery when new.
- Requires a difficult and sometimes unsuccessful break-in period.
- Often necessitates the additional purchase of yoga towels for adequate grip.
- Heavy and less portable than lighter alternatives.
Top excerpts
I like my Manduka pro and yogitoes towel.
Superb mat: Manduka Pro.
Parent context: Please get her a Manduka Pro! And at least two yoga towels to go with it. Reply: I would, but I think she would actually get so frustrated breaking it in that she wouldn’t use it.
Please get her a Manduka Pro!
I’d still recommend a Manduka PRO or PRO Extra Long for your height. It’s durable, very supportive for heavier bodies, and has great grip once broken in, making it a solid choice for regular Vinyasa and Gravity yoga.